Wait! It's about SAILING! Wheee!
http://www.citizen.com/March_2005/03...rd_033005d.asp
I think there's a lot more to boating than an ignition key.
1) Meteorology.
2) How clouds and the sun affect local water conditions.
3) Signs of severe weather -- hours ahead of time.
4) Competition breeds technique improvements
5) Docking -- without a motor
6) Peace, quiet, pollution-free -- immune to the cost of fuel
7) Develop sporting skills that never go away
8) Potential for college (sailing) grants for children
9) Tie REAL knots -- learn what REAL lines are
10) Planning-ahead skills
11) Jumping wakes ("Getting air" -- oops-- shouldn't have mentioned that)
12)
Surfing wakes Great fun (FLL, you don't need fossil-fuel power to surf)
13) Hear the natural sounds of the lake, including the cry of the bald eagle.
While one can boat anywhere, you'll never be closer to "The Smile of the Great Spirit" than while sailing.
IMHO
